By Brian Tackett | Published November 7, 2020 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody, fit parents, shared custody | Comments Off on Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents
Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a North Texas father full custody of his daughter, ending a years-long saga that captured headlines across the state and setting a legal precedent in the process. The facts of the case, In Re Christopher John Clay, are heartbreaking. Chris Clay had a daughter with his longtime girlfriend, Arli Read More
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Living Trust vs. Will: Which Is the Right Choice?
If you are planning your estate, you probably have already figured out that wills and trusts are two of the most common tools available, but you may be unsure which one is right for you. Wills and living trusts each have their place, and you shouldn’t rule either one out until you’ve spoken with a Read More
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No Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19 Losses, Judge Rules
A federal judge in San Antonio has ruled that several small businesses seeking business interruption coverage for losses sustained due to the coronavirus economic shutdown do not have valid claims. The claims were from barbershops which, because they were classified as non-essential, had to close their doors in March 2020 when state and local authorities Read More
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Texas Tops Nation in Chapter 11 Filings, and Personal Bankruptcies Too May Rise
From mom-and-pop stores to some of the nation’s most storied brands, companies have had to shutter their doors and file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Meanwhile, unemployment continues to hover near record levels, a phenomenon that many analysts believe will lead to increases in personal bankruptcies in the coming months. An ongoing Read More
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Texas Residential Real Estate Market Still Strong Despite Pandemic
The housing market is a bright spot nationally in an economy ravaged by the coronavirus, and North Texas is no exception. A housing report released in mid-September 2020 shows the area’s August home sales rose 11 percent from the previous year. More than 12,000 single-family homes were sold for the month, the most ever sold Read More
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Common Title Problems in a Real Estate Transaction
In any real estate transaction, one of the key steps toward closing is the title search. Its purpose is to make sure the seller owns the property and also to discover any problems or competing interests that might encumber the seller’s right to sell. Title defects, whether due to third-party claims, flawed records or fraudulent Read More
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Increase Small Business Assistance During COVID-19
Small businesses struggling financially amid the coronavirus pandemic would benefit from a bill in Congress that seeks to increase funding for disaster-relief loans and grants. The bill, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) with bipartisan support, would provide the Small Business Administration (SBA) with an additional $180 billion to fund the Ensuring Increased Disaster Loans Read More
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How Transfer-on-Death Deeds Can Help Avoid Probate
A significant goal of estate planning for many people is avoiding probate, the court process by which a will is proved and its provisions are carried out. The proceeding can be lengthy, expensive and complicated, especially for large estates with multiple creditors and contentious heirs. Among the ways to get around probate is to use Read More
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Dividing Closely Held Business Ownership in a Texas Divorce
Aside from the typical property division issues involved in divorce, there may be a business interest that both spouses may be entitled to share. This includes a stake in a closely held company, even if only one spouse is the actual owner. Texas is a community property state, which means that all property acquired by Read More
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Law Stops Texas Municipalities from Banning Certain Building Materials
In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2439, a state law prohibiting local municipalities from passing ordinances preventing the use of certain types of building materials. By expanding the range of what can be used during construction projects, the law is intended to save Texas builders and consumers money on construction costs. For the Read More
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